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YF12 YDK

2012 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,677 mi
Last recorded144,677 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,677 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,594 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 129,594 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 81,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,335 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake discs and pads have worn metal to metal

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jun 2015 51,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YF12 YDK is a 2012 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 YDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 YDK registered?

YF12 YDK is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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